Lightfoot & Wolfville Vineyards

Lightfoot & Wolfville Vineyards is a family-owned-and-operated estate winery and biodynamic farm located in the heart of the Annapolis Valley. Established in 2009, Lightfoot & Wolfville Vineyards creates handcrafted small-lot wines from grapes grown in its certified organic vineyards.

From the beginning, Lightfoot & Wolfville has been unwavering in its dedication to quality throughout the wine’s journey. The winery embraces the belief that it’s necessary to work in harmony with nature to grow vibrant wines that faithfully express their terroir. Specifically selected for their unique, coastal-influenced microclimate on the shores of the Minas Basin, Lightfoot & Wolfville focus includes traditional method sparklings, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and aromatic whites such as Riesling.

Meet the Winemaker

Josh Horton, the Head Winemaker at Light & Wolfville is a native Nova Scotian. He grew up mere minutes from Lightfoot & Wolfville’s Oak Island Vineyard in Avonport.

Agriculture is in Josh’s blood. Growing up he spent several summers on his grandfather’s farm, which gave him the foundation for an early career in horticulture and later viticulture.

In 2008, after nearly a decade in the landscaping industry, Josh helped the Lightfoot family plant their first vineyard. Shortly thereafter, with a burgeoning passion for grapes and wine, Josh completed the Winery & Viticulture Technician program at Niagara College. In 2014, Josh returned to Lightfoot & Wolfville Vineyards. A true farmer, meticulous viticulturist, and passionate “winegrower”, Josh believes great fruit is necessary to create fine wine.